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Asian stock markets finished on a positive note as of the most recent closing prices. The Hang Seng stood up by 1.4% and the Nikkei was trading up by 0.6%.

European markets were trading on a mixed note. The FTSE 100 was up by 0.7%. The DAX was trading down by 0.02%, while the CAC 40 was up by 0.1%.

The rupee was trading at 68.55 to the US$ at the time of writing.

Note that the rupee was trading on a positive note today against the US dollar on sustained foreign fund inflows amid buying in domestic equities. The dollar, on the other hand, was witnessing selling pressure after soft US data increased bets the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this year.

Speaking of Indian share markets, the current scenario in the Indian stock market looks very similar to what happened in 2013.

Back then, mid and small cap stocks witnessed a similar correction while the BSE Sensex stayed put.

These businesses Sarvajeet is talking about are businesses that have delivered earnings even in tough times.

These stocks are most likely to lead the next leg of the market rally when it happens.

From the finance space, DHFL share price was in focus today after the company in a BSE filing said it would be selling its entire 30.63% stake in Avanse Financial Services.

An article in The Economic Times first reported on February 26 that PE firms including Warburg Pincus, Kedaara Partners, CX Partners and Centrum Capital are in talks to acquire 80% stake in Avanse held by parent WGC Group and associate company Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL).

Moving on to the news from the aviation sector, Jet Airways share price was also in focus today. The stock of the company witnessed selling pressure on reports that the company is set to delay payment on interest on bonds due on March 19.

The stock was also in focus as the company founder and Chairman Naresh Goyal's self-imposed deadline to announce an update on the resolution plan gets over today.

On March 1, Goyal had written to the airline's pilots, appealing for continued support and assured them that the senior management will provide an update on the resolution plan by March 18.

Lenders to the company have also told Jet's strategic partner Eithad Airways that if the company is unable to accept the terms of revive the airline, it should exit so that a new investor can be bought in.

Note that reports had also suggested that the debt-laden airline could be staring at another default of US$ 109 million, which is to be paid by March 28 to the HSBC Bank Middle East as the second tranche of the US$ 140-million loan it had taken in 2014 and for which Etihad stood guarantor.

On March 11, Jet Airways defaulted on its external commercial borrowings (ECBs) of US$ 31 million, payable to HSBC and guaranteed by Etihad Airways.

In a letter to HSBC on March 11, the domestic airline had said it is going through a severe liquidity crunch and is working on a bank-led resolution plan for its revival.

Selling pressure is also seen on reports that Etihad Airways is unlikely to agree with the provisional debt resolution plan proposed by the lenders.

As per an article in a leading financial daily, a meeting of the board of Etihad in Abu Dhabi last Tuesday remained inconclusive, with several members expressing reservations about the terms proposed by the lenders that included adding two nominee directors from the promoter group of Jet Airways, led by founder Naresh Goyal.

As per the provisional pact, a 'new investor' was to inject between Rs 16 billion to Rs 19 billion for about 20% in Jet Airways and the Goyal-led promoter group's stake was to fall to 17.1%. At present, Etihad holds 24% stake in Jet, while promoter Goyal and his family own a controlling 51% stake.

Etihad's board is expected to meet again to discuss the revised terms.

An early resolution to the financial woes is crucial for crisis-hit Jet Airways as 61 of its 116 aircraft are currently grounded by lessors due to non-payment of lease rentals. It has also delayed salaries to pilots and interest payments on its debt.

Jet Airways had tried to lease or sell some of its owned aircraft to raise money that could help pare its over Rs 80 billion debt. But the plans, including a wet leasing deal with TruJet for its ATRs, got stuck.

As per an article in a leading financial daily, aircraft lessors have been supportive of the company's efforts in this regard. The company is also making all efforts to minimize disruption to its network due to the above and is proactively informing and re-accommodating its affected guests.

How all this pans out remains to be seen. Meanwhile, we will keep you updated on all the developments from this space.

ICICI BANK share price has hit an all time high at Rs 434 (up 5.2%). The BSE BANKEX Index is up by 2.7%. Among the top gainers in the BSE BANKEX Index today are ICICI BANK (up 5.2%) and HDFC BANK (up 1.4%).

VENKYS (I) LIMITED share price has surged by 10% and its current market price is Rs 1,809. The BSE 500 is up by 1.8%. The top gainers in the BSE 500 Index are VENKYS (I) LIMITED (up 10.4%) and HEG (up 11.2%). The top losers are TCS (down 0.1%) and TORRENT POWER LTD (down 0.1%).

KNR CONSTRUCTIONS share price has surged by 5% and its current market price is Rs 275. The BSE REALTY is up by 4.1%. The top gainers in the BSE REALTY Index are KNR CONSTRUCTIONS (up 5.3%) and DLF (up 6.2%).

TAKE SOLUTIONS share price has surged by 5% and its current market price is Rs 147. The BSE IT is up by 0.2%. The top gainers in the BSE IT Index are TAKE SOLUTIONS (up 5.2%) and INTELLECT DESIGN (up 5.9%). The top losers are ORACLE FINANCIAL (down 0.1%) and TCS (down 0.3%).

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